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National Indigenous Sports Foundation The National Indigenous Sports Foundation (NISF) was formed to improve opportunities and recognition for indigenous people in and through the sports sector.

🏆 CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT: NATIONAL SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEARGreat sport depends on great officials.The National Sports Off...
10/09/2026

🏆 CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT: NATIONAL SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

Great sport depends on great officials.

The National Sports Official of the Year Award recognises an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander official whose knowledge, leadership and commitment have made an outstanding contribution to their sport.

In 2025, the award was presented to James Dean, following Joshua James' award in 2024.

Do you know an official who deserves to be recognised on the national stage?

Nominate them for the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards.

📅 Nominations close Wednesday, 7 October 2026
🏆 Awards presented Saturday, 7 November 2026
📍 Steve Waugh Room, Sydney Cricket Ground

Email Shelley at [email protected] for more information on the nomination process.

Who deserves to be recognised on the national stage? 🏆Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Aboriginal & Torres...
07/09/2026

Who deserves to be recognised on the national stage? 🏆

Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards.

From athletes and coaches to officials, volunteers, teams, community organisations and sporting trailblazers, the Awards celebrate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations making an outstanding contribution to sport.

If you know someone whose achievements, leadership or service deserve recognition, now is the time to nominate them.

📅 Nominations close Wednesday, 7 October
🏆 Awards presented Saturday, 7 November
📍 Sydney Cricket Ground

Learn more and nominate:
https://www.nisf.org.au/post/australian-sport-called-on-to-recognise-its-first-nations-stars-leaders-and-organisations

From national recognition to representing Australia on the world stage. 🖤💛❤️🌊In 2025, Landen Smales was named National J...
03/09/2026

From national recognition to representing Australia on the world stage. 🖤💛❤️🌊

In 2025, Landen Smales was named National Junior Sportsperson of the Year at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards.

Now, Landen Smales has been selected to represent Australia as part of the Irukandjis at the 2026 ISA World Longboard Championship in El Salvador this October and he needs our help!

At 19, Landen falls outside many junior funding opportunities, meaning much of the cost of representing Australia must be self-funded. A GoFundMe has been established to help cover his flights, accommodation and other competition expenses.

The NATISA are about more than recognising achievement on one night. They celebrate First Nations sporting excellence, amplify the stories of outstanding athletes and help inspire what comes next. Landen’s journey is a wonderful example of what that recognition represents.

We encourage our community to support Landen if they can, whether by donating or sharing his story.

🔗 Support Landen's Go Fund Me Page: https://gofund.me/7b94aa9fe

Congratulations, Landen. We are incredibly proud to see you carrying your culture and representing Australia on the world stage.

🏆 NATIONAL SPORTSPERSON WITH A DISABILITY OF THE YEARWho deserves to be recognised for their achievements in 2026?The Na...
03/09/2026

🏆 NATIONAL SPORTSPERSON WITH A DISABILITY OF THE YEAR

Who deserves to be recognised for their achievements in 2026?

The National Sportsperson with a Disability of the Year celebrates an outstanding Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander athlete whose talent, determination and sporting achievements deserve national recognition.

Congratulations again to our recent winners:

⭐ 2025 — Katelyn Smith
⭐ 2024 — Amanda Reid

Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards. Help us recognise a First Nations sportsperson with a disability who has made an outstanding contribution through sport.

📅 Nominations close Wednesday, 7 October 2026
📧 Email [email protected] for the nomination form and online link.

The 2026 NATSISA will celebrate excellence across First Nations sport and recognise the achievements and contributions of athletes, coaches, administrators and organisations.

EVENT DETAILS
📅 Saturday, 7 November 2026
📍 Sydney Cricket Ground — Steve Waugh Room
Gate E, Driver Avenue, Level 2
🎉 Special Guest Speaker: Cathy Freeman AC — Olympic gold medallist
🎤 MCs: Dean Widders and Bo de la Cruz

🎟️ Purchase tickets or tables:
https://tickets.australiansportsmuseum.org.au/nationalaboriginalandtorresstraitislandersportsawards/en/products

Interested in sponsoring the event? Email [email protected] for further information.

Together, let’s recognise and celebrate the incredible people who inspire our communities through sport.

🏆 NATIONAL SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEARWhich team deserves to be recognised on the national stage in 2026?The National Sports...
31/08/2026

🏆 NATIONAL SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR

Which team deserves to be recognised on the national stage in 2026?

The National Sports Team of the Year celebrates the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teams and the teamwork, commitment and performances that make them stand out.

Congratulations again to our recent winners:

⭐ 2025 — Fitzroy Stars
⭐ 2024 — Walgett Aboriginal Connection (WAC)

Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards. Help us recognise a First Nations sports team whose achievements deserve to be celebrated.

📅 Nominations close Wednesday, 7 October 2026
📧 Email [email protected] for the nomination form and online link.

The 2026 NATSISA will celebrate excellence across First Nations sport and recognise the achievements and contributions of athletes, coaches, administrators and organisations.

EVENT DETAILS
📅 Saturday, 7 November 2026
📍 Sydney Cricket Ground — Steve Waugh Room
Gate E, Driver Avenue, Level 2
🎉 Special Guest Speaker: Cathy Freeman AC — Olympic gold medallist
🎤 MCs: Dean Widders and Bo de la Cruz

🎟️ Purchase tickets or tables:
https://tickets.australiansportsmuseum.org.au/nationalaboriginalandtorresstraitislandersportsawards/en/products

Interested in sponsoring the event? Email [email protected] for further information.

Together, let’s recognise and celebrate the incredible people and teams who inspire our communities through sport.

The competitions that bring communities together deserve to be celebrated too.The Murri Rugby League Carnival was named ...
27/08/2026

The competitions that bring communities together deserve to be celebrated too.

The Murri Rugby League Carnival was named the 2025 National Sports Competition of the Year, following the Koori Knockout in 2024.

The National Sports Competition of the Year Award recognises the important role sporting competitions play within First Nations communities, and nominations are now open for 2026.

🏆 National Sports Competition of the Year
📅 Nominations close Wednesday, 7 October 2026
📧 Email [email protected] for a nomination form or online nomination link.

Winners will be recognised at the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards on Saturday, 7 November at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Which competition deserves national recognition this year?

Who has helped change the game?The National Sportsperson Trailblazer of the Year Award recognises those who have broken ...
24/08/2026

Who has helped change the game?

The National Sportsperson Trailblazer of the Year Award recognises those who have broken new ground and helped create opportunities for others through sport.

In 2025, the award was presented to Lydia Williams, following Glenn James OAM as the 2024 recipient.

Now it’s time to recognise the next trailblazer.

Nominations are open for the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of First Nations people across Australian sport.

🏆 National Sportsperson Trailblazer of the Year
📅 Nominations close Wednesday, 7 October 2026
📧 Email [email protected] for a nomination form or online nomination link.

The 2026 NATSISA will be held on Saturday, 7 November at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with special guest speaker Cathy Freeman AC.

Who deserves to be recognised in 2026?

🏆 Who deserves to be recognised on the national stage?Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torr...
18/08/2026

🏆 Who deserves to be recognised on the national stage?

Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards (NATSISA).

The awards celebrate excellence across First Nations sport and recognise the achievements and contributions of athletes, coaches, administrators and organisations.

Nominations close Wednesday 7 October 2026.

To request a nomination form or access the online nomination link, email [email protected]

The awards will be presented on Saturday 7 November in the Steve Waugh Room at the Sydney Cricket Ground, featuring:

🌟 Special guest speaker Cathy Freeman AC
🎤 MCs Dean Widders and Bo de la Cruz

To purchase tickets or tables:https://tickets.australiansportsmuseum.org.au/nationalaboriginalandtorresstraitislandersportsawards/en/products

Help us recognise the people and organisations making an extraordinary contribution to First Nations sport.

🏆 NATIONAL SPORTS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARVolunteers are the backbone of community sport.They establish clubs, organise tea...
13/08/2026

🏆 NATIONAL SPORTS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Volunteers are the backbone of community sport.

They establish clubs, organise teams, support participants and give countless hours to create opportunities for others. Their work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact can be felt across entire communities.

The National Sports Volunteer of the Year Award recognises an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander volunteer whose dedication has made an outstanding contribution through sport.

Today, we celebrate the award’s two most recent recipients:

⭐ 2025 – April Le Seur

⭐ 2024 – Justin Downing

Do you know a sports volunteer who deserves national recognition?

Nominate them for the 2026 National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards:
👉 https://www.nisf.org.au/natsisa or email [email protected]

Nominations close Wednesday, 7 October 2026.

📅 Saturday, 7 November 2026
📍 Steve Waugh Room, Sydney Cricket Ground
🎤 Special guest speaker: Cathy Freeman AC
🎙️ MCs: Dean Widders and Bo de la Cruz

🏏 More Than a GameSport has the power to create opportunities far beyond the scoreboard.The Northern Territory Governmen...
15/06/2026

🏏 More Than a Game

Sport has the power to create opportunities far beyond the scoreboard.

The Northern Territory Government, and Study NT has partnered with the Top End T20 Series to help attract international students, strengthen global connections and showcase the Territory to audiences around the world.

It's a reminder that sport can be a powerful driver of education, employment, community development and cultural exchange.

Across Australia, we continue to see sport creating pathways for people to learn, grow, connect and succeed both on and off the field.

At NISF, we believe sport is more than competition, it's a catalyst for opportunity.

Read the Release here: https://createsend.com/t/t-5DCD5B68106D25FF2540EF23F30FEDED

📸 Study NT/NT Government

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